Hi Laura! Welcome to planDisney!
You are only days away until you arrive for a magical Disney holiday! I hope you are excited about all the amazing experiences that await you! The Halloween season is upon us and there are some tasty treats and special merchandise to check out while you are exploring the parks and resorts.
Although you may not be staying at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, you may certainly visit this resort during your stay. The guaranteed way to park a vehicle at this resort is by making an Advanced Dining Reservation at one of the incredible table-service restaurants located here. Sanaa, Boma - Flavors of Africa, and Jiko - The Cooking Place are all great options and have unique menu offerings. If you prefer to try the quick service location, I suggest creating a mobile order using the
My Disney Experience App. When you arrive at the guard shack upon entering the resort, you can show the Cast Member your mobile order confirmation. Usually, they will allow you access to park and pick up your order. However, this is not always a guarantee.
The easiest way to get here is during a visit to
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. You can take a mid-day break and hop on a
bus to the resort. The ride is only a few minutes and you'll have as much time as you would like to explore and try out some of the delicious offerings. When you are done, hop back on the bus to the theme park to close out the day. In fact, you can use this strategy on any park day. There will be buses available from all four parks to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Laura, I hope this information helps you plan for your stay!
Stop back and see us again at planDisney!
See ya real soon!
Greg